Paulie Hartwig III
| Paulie Hartwig III | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 21, 2011 |
| SMART Modified Tour career | |
| Debut season | 2022 |
| Years active | 2022, 2025 |
| Starts | 15 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 3rd in 2025 |
| Statistics up to date as of October 24, 2025. | |
Paul "Paulie" Hartwig III (born February 21, 2011) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the Whelen Modified Tour, driving the No. 73 for his father, Paul Hartwig Jr., who has previously competed in racing, including in the now defunct NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
Hartwig originally made his debut in the SMART Modified Tour in 2022, but did not return until 2025 due to age restrictions. On April 12, 2025, Hartwig became the youngest winner in series history when he won at Hickory Motor Speedway at the age of fourteen.
In 2026, Hartwig will compete in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on a full-time basis. He will however skip the opening race at New Smyrna Speedway due to age restrictions.
Hartwig has also competed in series such as the Carolina Crate Modified Series, the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour, the Indoor Auto Racing Championship, and the Short Track Super Series.